2-year-old eye cancer victim receives another donation
The Guyana Pandits’ Council and the Radha Krishna Mandir on Thursday last, in keeping with their monthly medical outreaches, made a donation of 5,000 to Cassandra Persaud, mother of Omkar Persaud.
Pandit Sharma and others of his organisation hand over the donation to Omkar Persaud and mother Cassandra Persaud
The lad was diagnosed with retinoblastoma (a rare, malignant tumour of the retina) in his right eye, and is in need of urgent treatment in order to keep his eye and sight.
His left eye had been removed via surgery due to the same disease and if left untreated the tumour could ultimately claim his life.
Head of the Guyana Pandits’ Council and the Radha Krishna Mandir, Pandit Sharma encouraged other religious organisations and the general public to come forward and assist this family in saving the life of their child.
On Saturday last, Director of Roraima Airways, Gerry Gouveia presented the lad with two airline tickets to Cuba where he is scheduled to undergo his surgery.
In handing over the donation, Gouveia said that he is very pleased to contribute to the recovery and improvement of the child’s eyesight and overall good health.
Those who are willing to assist Omkar Persaud can contact his father on telephone number 655-2841.
